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Tropical Cyclone Pam is the largest cyclone to have ever hit Vanuatu. Initial assessments indicate that 166,000 people, over half of Vanuatu’s population, have been affected. Caritas Australia is providing emergency assistance for communities affected by this disaster. Read more >

Sunday 15 March marks the fourth year of the Syrian crisis, one of the largest humanitarian crises of our time.

More than 12 million people within Syria are in need of humanitarian aid, and at least 3.8 million Syrians have fled to neighbouring countries, putting host communities under extreme pressure. Over the last year the situation has deteriorated. Watch a recent video on the crisis and find out how you can help.

Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. We are a member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia and the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID). We are endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (ABN 90 970 605 069) with charity status. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.